2323 East Magnolia Street, Ste. 109 Phoenix, Arizona 85034
Address: 2323 E. Magnolia St, Suite 109, Phoenix 85034
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN! *NEW 2022* LARGER FACILITY
NEW SESSION - FEBRUARY 7TH 2022
Registration is OPEN
1 Hour class session for 7 consecutive weeks for a total of $150
Climate Controlled Indoor training Facility
No Staff/One Trainer
Many class days/times available to best fit your schedule.
AKC CGC TEST - TBD
What We Offer
GROUP OBEDIENCE & RALLY CLASSES
GROUP OBEDIENCE & RALLY CLASSES
GROUP OBEDIENCE & RALLY CLASSES
Dog Training in an indoor climate controlled facility. Limited class size to ensure you and your canine partner get proper attention. We offer AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy to Advanced Obedience, Competition Obedience, Loose Walking/Friendly Approaches, and Rally. After each session and free to students, the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy and CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Test will be offered.
PRIVATE LESSONS
GROUP OBEDIENCE & RALLY CLASSES
GROUP OBEDIENCE & RALLY CLASSES
Let's focus on just YOU and YOUR canine companion. Your lesson can be at your home, my facility, or in a public setting; it all depends on your needs.
CGC TESTING
AGILITY (ACE'N AGILITY)
AGILITY (ACE'N AGILITY)
Earn your AKC Title or Certificate for CGC (Canine Good Citizen).
At the end of each session, CGC Testing will be offered free to all Foothills Canine Academy Cadets!!!
AGILITY (ACE'N AGILITY)
AGILITY (ACE'N AGILITY)
AGILITY (ACE'N AGILITY)
Julie Montilla offers all levels for Agility. Julie has over 40 years of experience in Agility.
Her location is:
2323 E. Magnolia St. #108
Phoenix, AZ 85034
About Me
My Experience
- Successfully compete and Title in several AKC dog sports, including Competiton Obedience, Rally, Trick Dog, Scent Work, FastCat and Cat.
- Mentored under experienced dog trainers with 30 to 50 years of experience.
- Attended several Obedience workshops with recognized Top Ranked trainers
- Attended one-on-one training with published Animal Behaviorist.
- 9 years of experience in competing, training, and instructing.
- Instructed obedience classes at a local Obedience Dog Club and Training facility.
- Instruct classes from puppy to the higher level competition obedience classes, Rally and Trick Dog.
- Approved AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and Trick Dog evaluator.
- Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT).
- Work with various purebred and mixed breeds.
- Continuous canine education
Our Beloved Crew
- Maggie is our 15 year old little Cockapoo. She is our "Diva Princess"! Maggie just loves to eat and lay on momma's lap.
CJ is our 10 year old pure-working line Red-Bi Aussie. He is our "Handsome Man". CJ is the dog who challenged me to follow my passion!
CJ currently has earned 12 AKC Titles:
- Obedience Novice (CD) and Open (CDX)
- Rally Novice, Advanced, Excellent, and RAE
- CGC
- Trick Dog Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced
- FastCat BCAT
- ScentWork SCN
Yeager is our year old Red Merle Aussie. Yeager is our 5 year old "Pretty Boy". He is a total love bug.
Yeager currently has earned 13 AKC Titles:
- Obedience Novice (CD)
- CGC
- Rally Novice, Advanced, Excellent
- CAT CA CAA
- Trick Dog Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced
- FastCat BCAT, DCAT
- ScentWork SCN
Both of my boys have achieved High In Trial, Highest Scoring Dog in Match, and numerous 1st Place finishes. I am extremely proud of them!
Academy Details
MISSION STATEMENT
MISSION STATEMENT
MISSION STATEMENT
My goal is to provide you with the necessary knowledge and tools for training your canine companion. Whether it be for a well-mannered dog or a dog you want to compete, dog training and understanding how your dog thinks, communicates, and learns is crucial. My passion and love comes from the team work and bond you develop with your canine partner through proper understanding and training. I get much joy when owner and dog finally make that special connection!
GROUP CLASSES
MISSION STATEMENT
MISSION STATEMENT
- CLASS SESSIONS run 7 consecutive weeks.
- AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy and Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test will be offered after each class session.
- NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS IN CLASS (Please contact me for other options)
- Proof of Vaccinations-Please bring a copy for my records
- For Multiple dogs or Multiple classes, First dog/class is $150, $125 for second dog/class.
- Classes offered are:
- AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy - 10 Weeks to 6 Months: Proper Socialization, introduction to Basic Manners, introduction to Loose Leash, Calming, introduction to Leave-it, Jumping, Come, and Engagement.
- Beginner - 7 Months to Older: Basic Commands with IMPLIED Stay, Loose Leash, Come, Leave-it, Jumping, Leash Pressure, Engagement, and Introducing distance, duration, and distractions.
- Intermediate - (Prerequisite-Beginner): Focuses on Impulse Control, Building Distance, Duration and Distraction to Basic commands.
- Advanced - (Prerequisite-Beginner): Introduction to higher level and Competition Obedience. Whether you want to just have fun or compete! Focuses on Attention Heeling, Fronts, Finishes, Figure 8, Rear-End awareness.
- Open - (Prerequisite-Advanced): Introduction to dumbbell work, drop on-recall, etc.
- Utility - (self taught)
- Rally - (Prerequisite-Advanced): Instructional Obedience signs for you and your dog to navigate as a team.
- Leash Manners/Friendly Approaches - Open to all ages: Focuses on walking nicely on a leash. Learn how to cue your dog to approach a person in a calm manner.
- Trick Dog - 10 Weeks to Older: Focuses on basic foundation to Novice Tricks
PRIVATE LESSONS
MISSION STATEMENT
PRIVATE LESSONS
Sometimes training your dog in the comfort of your own home is what works best for you. This time enables you and I to focus on you and your pet's needs. Depending on the situation, we can have our session in my indoor facility, your home, or in a public setting.
- $75 for 1 Hour
- $125 for 2 Hours
- $260 for 4 Lessons (1 hour)
- $325 for 5 Lessons (1 hour)